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Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-20

In Re.. Court On Its Own Motion vs Deepak Khosla

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
In Re.. Court On Its Own Motion
Respondent
Deepak Khosla
Author
B. R. Gavai
Bench
B. R. Gavai

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the High Court's decision to recall its earlier judgment in a criminal case involving allegations of perjury, which was initially disposed of with directions to proceed with prosecution. The Court analyzed whether the High Court's exercise of suo motu power to recall its judgment was justified, considering the procedural and substantive aspects of the case. Ultimately, the Court upheld the High Court's authority to revisit its orders under certain circumstances, emphasizing the importance of judicial discretion and procedural fairness.

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